Special Weather Statement Florida | Effective 03/15/2026 23:35

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 2:35AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 11:35pm
Expires: 
March 16, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 235 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 17 miles northwest of Carrabelle, moving northeast at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... East Camp, Jewel Fire Tower, Poplar Camp, Smith Creek, Sumatra, Twin Pole, and Owens Bridge.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Inland Franklin; Inland Wakulla; Southern Liberty
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tallahassee FL